HWY 1 over Bear Creek
FairJackson County, Oregon · Bear Creek at I-5 · Structure no. 19114 001 02704
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 417 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,090
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 1 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 1 over Bear Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,090 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2030. The structure is 417 ft (127 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 1 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 1 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does HWY 1 over Bear Creek carry?
About 5,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is HWY 1 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 417 ft (127 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 1 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.